Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens

The 70-300 L Slots Nicely Between the 70-200 L and the 100-400 L lenses

The Canon EF 70-300 f/4-5.6L IS USM Telephoto is designed to deliver
ultra-high quality images along with
lightning fast operation. The lens brings a
favorite zoom range to the celebrated Canon L-series. It features 2 Ultra Low Dispersion (UD) elements for improved image quality and reduced chromatic aberration, and incorporates a floating focusing mechanism for sharpness from close up to infinity. The IS system increases usability by approximately four stops and the fast Ultra-Sonic Motor (USM) and inner and rear focusing system allows for fast quite Autofocus as close as 3.9' (1.2m).

The EF 70-300 f/4-5.6L IS USM features a function that prevents erroneous operation when the lens is mounted on a tripod or monopod. The gleaming white lens, with removable tripod collar, is dust and water resistant, and has a Fluorine coating that keeps soiling, smears and fingerprints to a minimum. The lens is perfect for portraiture or to bring what's far away up close, this addition to the L-series is guaranteed to perform.

• Ultra-high quality and lightning fast Canon L series lens
• Optical Image Stabilization System increases usability by approximately four stops
• The lens features a function that prevents erroneous operation when the lens is mounted on a tripod or monopod
• The EF 70-300 f/4-5.6L IS USM incorporates a floating focusing mechanism for sharpness from 3.9' (1.2m) to infinity
• Two Ultra Low Dispersion (UD) elements for improved image quality and reduced chromatic aberration
• The lens has a removable tripod collar, and is dust and water resistant
• The Fluorine coating keeps soiling, smears and fingerprints to a minimum

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Specifications

Overview

Lens style

Zoom lens

Max Format Size

35mm FF

Lens focal length

70 – 300 mm

Stabilization type

Yes

Camera mount

Canon EF

Angle of view

34º - 8º 15'

Aperture (lens diaphragm)

Largest aperture opening

F4.0 - F5.6

Smallest aperture opening

F32.0 - F45.0

Includes aperture ring

No

Total diaphragm blades

8

Aperture annotations

Circular diaphragm (electromagnetic diaphragm)

Optical

Total Elements

19

Number of Groups

14

Coatings / special elements

2 UD glass elements

Focusing

Minimum focus distance

1.20 m (47.24")

Maximum magnification ratio

0.21 x

Autofocus type

Yes

Lens motor

Ring-type ultrasonic

Full time manual focus

Yes

Focusing method

Internal

Lens distance scale

Yes

Depth of field scale

No

Physical features

Overall weight

1050 g (2.31
lb)

Lens diameter

89 mm (3.50")

Overall length

143 mm (5.63")

Construction materials

Metal barrel, metal mount

Sealing

Yes

class="label">Lens Color

Grey

Zooming method

Rotary (extending)

Power zoom

No

Zoom lock switch

Yes

Filter thread size

67 mm

Lens hood included

Yes

Lens hood code

ET-73B

Tripod collar included

No

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